DEI Resources for Graduate Students

Events and Networking Opportunities

First Tuesdays

First Tuesday Mixers are an opportunity for graduate students, faculty, visiting scholars, guest speakers, and peers to interact outside of the classroom – to network as well as give and receive support and advice. Keep an eye out for an email invitation and join us most First Tuesdays of the month for a meal and conversation. For more information, contact the office.

Conference Sponsorship

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion seeks to have representation at a variety of professional and academic events to ensure our recruitment reaches the full range of potential graduate students and professionals possible. As a result there is some funding available for CANR graduate students to attend professional conferences in order to expand your professional networks, as well as represent CANR. If you are interested in representing our programs in any of the spaces below, please contact the office for more information.

(if you have additional organizations or conferences you would like the office to consider adding, please contact us)

ODEI Office Resources

One on One Counseling

Students and faculty can make an appointment with our office for general academic or career counseling.

Lending Library and Web Content

The ODEI office maintains a lending library of books and DVDs related to our mission that are available for checkout. Materials focus on issues of race and ethnicity in higher education, sexuality and gender, diversity trainings, civil rights history, and other topics of general and academic interest. Our library is located in our office at 102 Agriculture Hall.

In addition, ODEI occasionally purchases access to webinars and other online resources for the use of the CANR community. These will be posted here as they become available. Email galitzin@anr.msu.edu to receive email notice when a new webinar is made available.

Diversity Training

Please contact our office if you are interested in diversity training.

MSU’s office for Inclusion and Intercultural Initiative conducts a variety of trainings and provides resources for offices working to create welcoming educational and professional spaces.

Visiting Faculty Initiative

We also have a Visiting Faculty Initiative to support short-term exchanges for faculty members or scholars-in-residence. Please contact our office for more information.

The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) is the first point of contact for women’s issues and information at MSU. The Center hosts a variety of programs, runs a networking association, and administers scholarships for nontraditional students.

The Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities works to increase MSUs capacity to work with people with disabilities, and provides a wide variety of services to assist community members navigating MSU. They also administer scholarships, and facilitate accommodations on campus.

Professional Organizations and Funding Sources

Professional organizations and networking is vital for all academic professionals. The organizations below offer networking opportunities, conferences, and funding for a variety of professionals and students.

All are welcome at MANRRS meetings at MSU, and to find more information about the national organization here. To contact the MSU chapter, email MANRRSMSU@gmail.com

SACNAS

The Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) is a society of scientists dedicated to fostering the success of Chicano/Hispanic and Native American scientists – from college students to professionals – to attain advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in science.

Organizations without MSU chapters

Latinos in Agriculture

Latinos in Agriculture puts on a leaders’ conference each year which provides an opportunities for students and professionals to connect with peers and industry professionals nationwide.

USDA Women in Agriculture Network

In February, 2015, the U.S. Department of Agriculture put out a call on their website to women in agricultural fields to join a department-led network that creates mentorship relationships across the country between women in Ag.

NOGLSTP

The National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals(Pronounced ‘nah-goal-step’) seeks to empower lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals in science, technology, engineering and mathematics by providing education, advocacy, professional development, networking, and peer support. They conduct national conferences, workshops, administer scholarships and a nationwide mentoring program.

American Agri-Women

American Agri-Women is the nation’s largest coalition of farm, ranch, and agri-business women with more than 50 state, commodity, and agribusiness affiliate organizations throughout the country. AAW lobbies in state and federal legislatures and administers scholarships for women in agriculture.

National Women in Agriculture Association

NWIAA aims to provide outreach and education to rural and urban communities about agriculture and sustainability. With a focus on underserved communities, NWIAA is led by a vision of empowerment for minority women in underserved communities. This national organization includes a Michigan chapter.

Women Food & Ag Network

WFAN is a professional community of women in sustainable agriculture. The organization provides conservation information by and for women landowners, runs a mentorship program for women in agriculture, and lobbies on issues of agricultural policy.